The United States struck Shayrat Air Base in response to the Syrian government's chemical attack on civilians in the rebel-held town of Khan Sheikhoun.

U.S. fires 59 missiles at Syrian air base after chemical attack on civilians

Shayrat Airfield, Syria

A photo made available by Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) shows a battle damage assessment image of Shayrat Airfield, Syria on April 7, 2017, following US Tomahawk Land Attack Missile strikes from the USS Ross (DDG 71) and USS Porter (DDG 78), Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers.